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444*5555*111).
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A single number (
DC
) - Your Direct Connect number is the same as your wireless
number (for example, 555-555-1234).
Dial Direct Connect Numbers
Understand the types of Direct Connect numbers for making Direct Connect calls.
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If the person you are calling has a separate number for Direct Connect, make sure you dial any
asterisks (*) in the number. If you are saving the number in your Contacts, choose
DC Only
for
the phone type.
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If the person you are calling has a single number for both voice calls and for Direct Connect, use
that ten-digit phone number to make Direct Connect calls. You do not need to add any asterisks
(*) to the number. If you are saving this number in your Contacts, choose
DC
for the
phone type.
Tip
: Users with a Nextel phone must always add asterisks (*) between sets of numbers to dial Direct
Connect numbers. If you use a single number, make sure to tell your contacts with Nextel phones to
dial the number using asterisks (*) in place of hyphens (for example, 555*555*1234).
Tip
: One way to easily ensure that your contacts have your correct number is to call them so that
they can save your number from their Call Log. Ask them for their contact information. Remember
you will need all digits of the number to make a successful call. Also, if they have a Nextel phone or a
separate number for Direct Connect, you will need to enter asterisks (*) between sets of numbers.
To tell if a number is a valid Direct Connect number:
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Check the icon for the highlighted number. If it has a DC icon (
) or a DC Only icon ( ),
it is a valid Direct Connect number.
– or –
Highlight a contact and press
. “DC capable” will appear below the valid Direct Connect
number.
Save a Direct Connect Number
You can store Direct Connect numbers in your Contacts just like traditional phone numbers.
1. Use your keypad to enter a Direct Connect number.
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The Direct Connect number may be the ten-digit wireless phone number of the contact.
– or –
The Direct Connect number may be a unique number made up of three sets of digits
separated by asterisks (for example, 444*5555*111). When saving this type of number,
always include the asterisks (*).
